The 2008 Cabernet Franc contains 12% Cabernet Sauvignon in its makeup. The wine was aged in a mix of French and American oak. It sports an aromatic array of herbs, violets, leather, black currant, and blackberry which is followed by a structured, impeccably balanced, lengthy wine which will offer prime drinking from 2013 to 2023. Barrister Winery is one of 18 wineries located in the Spokane area. The winery name derives from the partners’ day jobs as attorneys. Their nicely restored facility was the central location for my tasting of Spokane wines in June, 2011. Barrister’s six entries were uniformly excellent.Tel. (509) 465-3591; www.barristerwinery.com